ADUs are allowed in North MiamiTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for North Miami, FL
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# of Properties
14,990
Owner-occupied
62%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$474,771
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$67,947
Residential Types:
15,160 housing units
Single Family
57%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Condos
35%
Zoning Districts:
17,208 parcels · 26 districts
R-2
39%(6,785)
R-6
17%(2,976)
R-1
9%(1,571)
R-5
9%(1,525)
Other
25%(4,351)
ADU Rules
What can you build in North Miami, FL?
North Miami, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 25% of the principal residence size (use GBA or Habitable SF) in R-1 and R-2
Max Units
- –Single-family (R-1/R-2): 1 detached ADU per principal dwelling unit per lot
- –Duplex & multifamily (R-4/R-5/R-6): 0 (not permitted)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or the ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; off-street on same lot or within 600 ft (recorded). Counts toward site total; no shared parking for single-family.
Rental Restrictions
- –Minimum lease term: ADU may not be rented for less than 6 months.
- –Rented ADUs must have a Certificate of Use with occupancy affidavit and annual Business Tax Receipt.
- –Occupancy limited to seniors (55+) or income-qualified tenants; max 2 occupants; nonconforming units must be rented at an affordable rate.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Florida?
- –Florida does not have a statewide ADU mandate. There is no state-level requirement for cities or counties to allow ADUs.
- –ADUs in Florida are regulated entirely at the local level. Some jurisdictions allow ADUs broadly, others allow them with strict conditions, and some prohibit them altogether.
- –Florida Statute 163.31771 is optional. It allows local governments to adopt ADU ordinances for affordable housing, but it does not require any jurisdiction to allow ADUs, and local governments may adopt ADU rules outside of this statute.
- –County and city rules may differ. In unincorporated areas, county zoning controls whether ADUs are allowed; within city limits, municipal zoning codes apply.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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